who are actively pursuing these executives</blockquote><div> </div></div><div class="gmail_extra">Perhaps that right there is the actual problem. Companies keep looking for the executive that is going to save them, but in reality it is the culture of the company that is hurting them. The lack of developing leaders in the company for one example.</div>

<div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">I find it interesting out here in Silicon Valley that there is very little trouble with regards to exec pay, but I think the value they provide to the company is greater (not to mention they usually have a lot more of their own money or work in the company so it is important for long term success.)</div>